Summary
Prisoners in Guatemala have taken 46 workers hostage during riots in three detention centers. Gang members, reportedly from the Barrio 18 gang, coordinated the unrest in response to moves by authorities to revoke their privileges. Officials stated there were no deaths or injuries among the hostages.
Key Facts
- Prisoners in Guatemala took 46 workers hostage in three facilities.
- The riots began on Saturday and involved coordinated actions by gang members.
- The hostages include mostly prison guards and one psychologist.
- The Barrio 18 gang is reportedly behind the disturbances.
- Guatemala's Interior Minister denied any negotiations or restoring lost privileges for the gang members.
- The riots are linked to gang leaders' demands for transfer to facilities with better conditions.
- No deaths or injuries among the hostages have been reported.
- Authorities have had difficulty controlling gang influence in the prison system.
